Timmy the Humpback Whale Likely Dead After GPS Tracker Goes Silent

A male humpback whale named Timmy has likely died after his GPS tracking device stopped transmitting signals, German biologists have reported. The tracking equipment only functions when the whale surfaces to breathe, indicating that Timmy may have perished underwater. The vessel Fortuna B, which was equipped with specialized transport equipment for the whale, has had its tracking system deactivated since Sunday evening and its current location is unknown. Timmy had gained attention as part of marine wildlife monitoring efforts in European waters.